Condition
HIV medical abbreviation
HIV means "human immunodeficiency virus".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (6 in all for HIV), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What HIV means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| human immunodeficiency virus | None | Charting, Problem lists |
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What does HIV mean in medical terms?
HIV means "human immunodeficiency virus".
Where is HIV used?
HIV shows up in charting and problem lists. Its category here is condition.
Is HIV on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. HIV is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.